[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3570]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                          RABBI ALVIN WAINHAUS

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Rabbi 
Alvin Wainhaus of Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, Connecticut. On 
March 19th and 20th, he will be honored by Congregation Or Shalom on 
his 18th anniversary as spiritual leader of the synagogue.
  This is a significant milestone for Rabbi Wainhaus and his 
congregation. Through his leadership at Congregation Or Shalom he has 
constantly worked to reach out to every member of the congregation, 
young and old, and keep them involved in all aspects of congregation 
life. He has particularly reached out to young adults as they have left 
home for college and careers in order to keep them connected to their 
families and community.
  He has helped provide guidance and insight to innumerable people not 
just at Congregation Or Shalom but within the community as a whole. We 
currently face difficult times, and it is our families and friends, 
combined with our churches and synagogues, that provide the support 
systems which allow us to confront and overcome the challenges set 
before us. Through his service, Rabbi Wainhaus has helped many families 
over the years surmount these obstacles and make positive contributions 
to their communities.
  As this congregation has grown over the years, with God's divine 
assistance, Rabbi Wainhaus has touched many lives throughout the 
community. The people of Connecticut thank Rabbi Wainhaus for his 
service, dedication, and contribution to our state.

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